Queens, NY (Astoria + Ridgewood) - I seem to be on a (sausage) roll, so for my 300th review, allow…read moreme to highlight a deli & butcher shop that's a beloved New York institution to those in the know, but not yet a secret that's out to the masses. When I was in the Astoria store earlier this month, I overheard an obviously epicurean gentleman who spent some time in Austria (with presumably some appreciation for well-crafted old world charcuterie) share that he had come down from Boston and made a special trek out here to experience this Mecca of meats in person. I myself came all the way from the distant shores of NJ that day, enduring horrendous holiday traffic down FDR Dr. and across Queensboro Bridge, but likewise, finally made this pilgrimage after I became addicted to their superlative pork cracklings (chicharron / čvarci / jumări), which is the best on the planet! It's weighed by the pound and the prime time to get it fresh & hot out of the fryer is late morning, though best to come earlier on the weekend. 90% of the products are made in-house, and one can find a dizzying array of cured and smoked meats, multiple varieties of bacon, prosciutti (including hard-to-find duck and lamb!), sausages, salami, pâtés, purées, cheeses, steaks and chops, as well as pickled and jarred foods, canned delicacies, and shelves of dried goods and snacks from Europe. The founders came over from the Balkan region and likewise the counter staff are well-versed in multiple tongues (Serbo-Croatian, Romanian, Hungarian, as well as Spanish) and can fluidly navigate between ethnic product names according to what the customer is asking for. The staff are welcoming, warm, and helpful, and will offer you samples of everything to try. We stocked up on our favorites and also picked up some new goodies: - Chicharrones (always!) - Tarska bacon (a house speciality) - Rolled garlic bacon - Some other bacon (cos yes it's the land of bacon galore) - Duck prosciutto - Various sausages - Goose & pork liver pâté - Liver - Szalonna (pork fat) - Brânză de burduf, a handmade cheese that's a traditional salty Romanian cheese originated from Transylvania. (Muncan is very popular with the local Romanian community) I've always said Queens is foodie heaven and is worth a trip from the boroughs if not the tri-state, and Muncan is definitely a destination stop!

Great neighborhood butcher that has fresh meats but also tons of deli meats. Lots of things you…read morecan't find in a regular butcher store including duck prosciutto. I love the fresh pork rinds and chicharrons that are sold by weight. I was served quickly and with a smile. Def will be back to try more things.

love their kebabs! never fails me for the quality & flavor. friendly service & nice ambiance! you…read moreorder than paid the cashier on the opposite side & you're set to go...! happy BBQing all!

They have everything you need for Easter. We travel over 3 hours from South Jersey to visit this…read morebutcher. Also conveniently located next to a great Greek bakery and wine store. Let's not forget Stamatis and the grocery market to wrap up a great trip

The steaks, chops and sausage are so good!. The service is professional and friendly…read more I'm able to also buy great Greek olive oil. I highly recommended it!!

Drove from the Bronx after a friend put us on to the chicken kabobs. I know what you're thinking "a…read morekobob is a kobob". No sir! Reasons why below - Perfect cut of chicken (chicken thigh) Cost effective at a dollar a piece! 5-6 pieces of chicken per kabob Not to mention the cleanliness and friendly butcher owner/workers. Look no further! Side note: they also have smaller packs of pork and beef kabobs to try out.

Not my first time getting meat from here, it is ALWAYS great and tastes amazing. The most recent…read moretime I went the staff was extremely nice, they accommodated me when I asked for something specific and It was really kind of them since they did not have to do this at all. This place is great and fairly priced for the amount you get! I could not recommend this place more!

Love this place - incredible prices and I love the quality. Been through lamb shanks, osso buco…read morebeef, lamb kebabs, fresh ground lamb , chicken and marrow bones. Fabulous - old school Italian immigrants but solid for me up to this point. 6 lbs lamb shanks 3 lbs chicken wings 5.5 lbs 4 osso buco beef cuts 1.5 marrow bones for broth $110 !!!!!!

Excellent choices. Amazing customer service. Very knowledgeable people there, that's why I keep…read morecoming back

Top quality ground beef and steaks…read more The store is old and the service is middle of the road but the steaks and ground beef are splendid. You'll taste the difference.

Geez. I just walked in to see what they had. Instead of hello how can I help you? the butcher…read moresaid " what do you want?" In my head I said to not give you my money and I walked out. Limited selection compared to the butchers up the street. Be a little nicer and you might get more customers.

I called the shop and Thomas took my order over the phone. When I go there it was ready for pick…read moreup. Great quality meats and service! Thank you Thomas

Always great customer service, and we always find what we need. Prices are good and always able to…read morebuy our European snacks! They have different types of frozen Burek. Granted fresh ones always taste way better but this is the second best thing when you get that crave.

I worked at Euromarket in Astoria, Queens, New York for 8 full days. The owner, Panayiotis Menikou,…read moretold me to bring two forms of ID and said we would complete the paperwork later. After I left for personal reasons, he initially avoided paying me -- not answering calls and not showing up to work when I came by. I eventually went to the store late one night to speak with him in person. After arguing for about 20 minutes, he only paid me half of what he owed me. During my time there, I also witnessed serious food safety issues. The store was selling expired products -- including pantry items and drinks -- and instead of discarding them, employees were instructed to erase expiration dates using rubbing alcohol. Several customers even complained about expired items while I was there. Please be aware of these practices before supporting this business.

Shocking to me that I've never reviewed Sorriso before. If you're Italian, coming here feels like…read moreshopping in your grandma's kitchen, or peeking into her refrigerator. It's a specialty food store (cash only) serving up incredible sandwiches, Italian salads, freshly made mozzarella and more. I love the chicken cutlets from here, the antipasto, the mozzarella and tomato salad, the calamari salad. I have still not come across anything I don't like at this place. I've been coming in here since I've lived in Astoria (that's almost 15 years) and every time I visit I find something new to try. Their heroes are delicious - the Italian sub has everything you could want on it, the eggplant parm hero is big enough to feed a small army. Service is friendly even when it's packed. Everyone here is happy to help you. Good food, good vibes.

Ordered: Italian Turkey Combo (~$17): Turkey, Roast Beef…read more(instead of Salami & Ham), Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oregano, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Red Wine Vinegar San Carlo Classic Potato Chips (~$2) Aya's take: Places like Sorriso are the reason for a lot of Astoria's personality and history! Sorriso is an Italian deli offering tons of Italian products, specialty meats, homemade mozzarella, sandwiches, snacks, and more! We were in the mood for some delicious Italian subs and came here to satisfy that craving. I got the Italian Turkey Combo but swapped out the Salami & Ham for Roast Beef since I don't eat pork. The turkey and roast beef were sliced fresh onto the bread, the toppings were all super fresh and added so much depth to the sandwich. I will say the bread was a bit hard and didn't seem like it was made fresh that day. The sandwich also could've used some mayo and pickles. I added some mayo when I got home and got a side of pickles which were actually outstanding! They were briny, salty, and crisp. It added a nice texture and flavor the sandwich was lacking. As we were finishing up, the worker stopped by and offered us some complimentary Fresh Mozzarella which melted in my mouth immediately. I would absolutely come back for that and try out their other speciality items. Great try!